Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00141
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA 13 USSTANDARD 623" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2013 and posted on Apr 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NAWCA 13 USSTANDARD 623 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00141) was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund. It supported the U.S. Standard Grants Program, which is designed to fund on-the-ground wetlands conservation work in the United States through competitive awards. The central purpose was to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by backing public-private partnerships that can deliver lasting habitat outcomes for migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems.
Projects funded under this program needed to focus on long-term conservation results, specifically the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. The emphasis on "associated uplands" reflects how many wetland-dependent migratory birds rely not only on open water or marsh areas but also on adjacent grasslands, forests, and other upland zones for nesting, feeding, staging, and shelter. The program is oriented toward tangible conservation actions such as securing habitat through acquisition or conservation easements, improving degraded wetlands through hydrologic restoration, enhancing habitat quality through management interventions, or creating new wetland habitat where appropriate. A key limitation is that research funding was explicitly ineligible, meaning proposals centered primarily on studies, monitoring as a stand-alone activity, or academic research without direct conservation implementation would not qualify.
A defining feature of the U.S. Standard Grants Program is the required 1:1 match, meaning applicants had to provide non-federal matching contributions equal to the requested federal amount. This match requirement reinforces the partnership model and is intended to leverage federal dollars by combining them with state, local, nonprofit, tribal, or private resources. The eligible applicant pool was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), although applicants were still expected to meet any eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement and to demonstrate the capacity to carry out the proposed work and document match contributions.
In terms of funding scale, the opportunity anticipated around 50 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $40,000,000. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $75,001 to a ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the program targeted substantial, implementation-ready conservation projects rather than small planning efforts. The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2013, and had an application deadline of July 26, 2013, after which it was archived on July 27, 2013.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was David Buie, U.S. Standard Grant Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (301-497-5870; davidbuie@fws.gov).
NAWCA 13 USSTANDARD 623 (F13AS00141) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAWCA 13 USSTANDARD 623 opportunity (F13AS00141)?
NAWCA 13 USSTANDARD 623 (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00141) was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund. It supported the U.S. Standard Grants Program through competitive awards.
What was the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose was to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting public-private partnerships that produce lasting habitat outcomes for migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems.
What types of projects were intended to be funded?
Projects needed to focus on long-term conservation results through the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats in the United States. The program emphasized tangible, on-the-ground conservation work rather than planning-only efforts.
What does "associated upland habitats" mean in this program?
"Associated uplands" refers to adjacent upland areas (such as grasslands, forests, and other non-wetland zones) that support wetland-dependent migratory birds for nesting, feeding, staging, and shelter. The program recognized that conserving wetlands alone may not be sufficient for many bird species.
What are examples of eligible conservation actions under this opportunity?
Examples described for the program included securing habitat through acquisition or conservation easements, improving degraded wetlands through hydrologic restoration, enhancing habitat quality through management interventions, and creating new wetland habitat where appropriate.
Was research eligible for funding under this opportunity?
No. Research funding was explicitly ineligible. Proposals centered primarily on studies, monitoring as a stand-alone activity, or academic research without direct conservation implementation would not qualify.
What matching funds were required?
A defining requirement was a 1:1 non-federal match. Applicants had to provide non-federal matching contributions equal to the requested federal amount, reinforcing the program's partnership and leverage model.
What does "1:1 match" mean in practical terms?
A 1:1 match means that for every dollar requested in federal funding, the applicant had to document an equal dollar amount from non-federal sources (state, local, nonprofit, tribal, or private resources, as described). For example, a $500,000 federal request would require $500,000 in eligible non-federal match contributions.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity). Applicants were still expected to meet any eligibility clarifications in the full announcement and demonstrate they could carry out the work and document match contributions.
How competitive was this opportunity and what scale of funding was expected?
The opportunity anticipated about 50 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $40,000,000. This indicates a competitive, implementation-focused program intended to fund substantial conservation projects.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from a minimum of $75,001 to a maximum of $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2013, and the application deadline was July 26, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on July 27, 2013, which indicates the application period has ended.
What agency administered this grant program?
The program was administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program was associated with this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
Where could applicants get help or request the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement could contact David Buie, U.S. Standard Grant Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 301-497-5870 or davidbuie@fws.gov.
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